| Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
| Model | Volvo V70 | BMW 4-Series | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 110.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Length | 189.9 in | 182.6 in | 7.3 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 71.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 60.9 in | 54.5 in | 6.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 4050 lb. | -523 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.4 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 55.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 49.8 in | 6.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 33.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 | 25.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 59.1 ft3 |
| 2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
as above see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 BMW 4-Series.